Amager Bryghus / Crooked Stave Chad King of the Wild Yeasts Saison at 5% ABV | 41 IBU (C$9.99 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 500 ml, best before 1-Nov-2018, acquired 4-Aug-2017, reviewed 18-Aug-2017)
Appearance: opaque medium gold with one fat finger of fluffy white head, good retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: dank funk, lemon zest, leather, floral, grass, light cattiness. (8/10) Taste: low sweet, moderate bitter, light funky tart. (8/10) Palate: medium-light body, lively to moderate carbonation, dry bitter and mildly astringent finish. (4/5)
Boo-yah! That’s the way to do a Saison/Farmhouse. Brett definitely dominates here with a dry musty funk, but doesn’t overwhelm, and there’s a load of citrus coming from “a motherf#&@ of hops” (Simcoe, Mosaic, Citra, and Amarillo) according to the label. The hops (probably the Simcoe or the Citra, in my experience) also bring a hint of cattiness, which doesn’t detract but actually works with the overall barnyard theme. Definitely not a beer for those who haven’t learned to appreciate wild yeasts, but a gem for those who have. (16/20)
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